Always with hot water: TOP-5 water heaters with a capacity of 100 L

The products of the German brand Bosch do not need advertising, the quality and reliability of its products speak for themselves. The ES 100-5 BO M1X boiler is offered for only $130 and fulfills them with a vengeance.

The water heater is made in the form of a cylinder with dimensions 93x44x46 cm. It is convenient to hang it on the wall even in a very compact bathroom, the height of standard ceilings (2.55 – 2.7 m) is enough so that the equipment does not interfere with the use of plumbing, washing machine. The design of the product is as simple as possible, therefore it is universal for rooms of any modern style. Wiring can be done on the shower, sink or kitchen sink.

The metal tank with a thickness of 2 mm is covered with glass ceramics from the inside, which allows the manufacturer to give a 5-year warranty for corrosion protection, although according to most users, the tank lives twice as long without problems. In addition, thanks to antibacterial protection, the water does not "bloom" from prolonged downtime and it does not need to be drained. But an open heating element, albeit with a magnesium anode, is designed for 2 years of service, and after that it is recommended to replace it.

The boiler consumes 2 kW / h, but heats 100 liters of water to a maximum temperature of 70 °C in three hours. At the same time, the model has moderate heat loss. It consumes 1.65 kW per day in standby mode.

The mechanical thermostat allows you to set "frost protection" when the boiler maintains a water temperature of at least 10 °C, and the maximum water temperature. The absence of a measuring scale forces you to set intermediate temperature regimes by eye, but you can adjust quickly.

In general, the Bosch ES 100-5 BO M1X is a simple boiler with a minimum of bells and whistles, but not too voracious in kilowatts, reliable and inexpensive. What you need for a large family.

The Slovenian company Gorenje is known for high-quality household appliances with a nice design and a good balance of price and characteristics. The GBF 100 UA boiler for $175 has gained great popularity among consumers. Let's analyze for what merits.

The elongated cylindrical water heater is mounted vertically on the wall. The dimensions of the device 97x45x46 cm cannot be called compact, it is not a slim design, so it will be cramped in small bathrooms or toilets with it.

If the design is not particularly impressive, then the tank pleases: the metal container is covered with enamel on both sides, rust will not form, since high-quality anti-corrosion enamels tend to stretch when heated, and not crack like plastic or glass ceramics. Add a magnesium anode here and we get double protection, providing a 10-year warranty on the tank.

The model uses 2 closed-type heating elements, which guarantees a longer service life than open ones, although it increases the cost of the product. The thermostat is mechanical, easy to operate, has 3 main modes: "frost protection", "eco" mode (maintaining t at 55 °C), and the maximum mode at 75 °C.

Unfortunately, the boiler does not differ in heating speed and efficiency (energy efficiency class C). Up to 75 °C, the water heats up in a little less than 4 hours, not that long, but not fast either. The daily heat loss at the level of 2.1 kW will not please either. And the 10-year warranty on the tank no longer looks so impressive against the background of the standard 2-year warranty on the electrical part.

As a result, we have in the person of Gorenje GBF 100 UA not such a durable, and not at all economical unit. The tank will last for a good dozen years, but it will take a lot to fork out for electricity during this time.

The Hotspot brand is Ariston, both American and European at the same time, since in 2014 the Italian company Indesit, which produces household appliances under the Ariston brand, became part of the American Whirlpool Corporation. One of the most popular brands in the class of storage heaters is the PRO ECO 100V DRY HE model, which costs about $180.

The white boiler is made in a classic cylindrical shape and small sizes for a 100-liter tank — 91.3x45x45 cm. The interior will not spoil, but it will not decorate. Electronic controls are concentrated in the lower front part, intuitive and simple.

The tank has double corrosion protection — an enameled coating with silver ions (Ag) inside and a magnesium anode. The manufacturer guarantees that the tank will last at least 5 years, in fact from 7 to 10, depending on the hardness and degree of water contamination.

Heating is carried out by two "dry" heating elements with a total capacity of 1800 watts. The water heats up to a warm state (45 °C) in 3 hours. But if you want it hotter, you can heat it up to a maximum of 80 °C.

Two "+/–" buttons are provided to select the temperature in the range of 40 – 80 °C. Separate "Eco" button (not to be confused with the economy mode), automatically turns on the protection function against bacteria that accumulate in stagnant water. It is reasonable to use this function if the water in the tank does not circulate for more than two days. If it is left on for 2 weeks, the boiler will automatically switch to the medium consumption mode, that is, it will select the optimal temperature and speed of water heating, based on your needs.

Summing up, we can say that the Hotspot-Ariston PRO ECO 100V DRY HE boiler has a good balance of performance, comfort of use and price, which makes it attractive to numerous consumers.

The French company Atlantic has production facilities in different countries of the world, so the brand's climate equipment is in demand by a wide range of users. The modern Steatite Cube 100 S4CM boiler is sold at a considerable price of about $ 240. What does the manufacturer offer for such money?

Design. Updated in 2018, it has become even more elegant and compact. It protrudes less, it is more ergonomically located in the bathroom. The peculiarity of the S4CM line also consists in the fact that the water heater can be mounted both vertically and horizontally.

The tank does not rust from the inside, as it is covered with glass ceramics with the addition of zirconium and has an enlarged magnesium anode.

The square control panel in black looks original on a glossy white coating. The thermostat wheel supports settings from 15 to 65 °C and contains a "frost protection" mode.

One closed-type heating element is used as a heating element. Its power is small — 1500 watts, because the water heats up to a maximum of a little more than 4 hours, and this, of course, is a long time. But economically. In standby mode, the heat loss of the tank is only 1.25 kW per day.

The updated Atlantic Steatite Cube 100 S4CM water heater wins over cheaper models, the same Gorenje GBF 100 UA Price from 8 197 up to 13 681 ₴, design, economy, as well as the possibility of horizontal fasteners. If these indicators are not significant, and you need a quick heating, you should not overpay.

Electrolux celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019. Without stopping there, the Swedish team continues to delight consumers around the world with functional household appliances. The EWH 100 Royal Flash boiler is far from a cheap unit, let's see what $310 is being asked for.

Design is the first thing that catches your eye. The front panel of the water heater is decorated with a pattern of many crowns representing belonging to the Royal brand. The tank has elegant rounded sides and a small thickness of 33.6 cm. The possibility of vertical and horizontal mounting allows you to elegantly fit the equipment into any corner of the room.

The outside is covered with white enamel, inside the stainless steel tank is made using innovative technology that guarantees protection against leaks for 8 years or more. An additional corrosion protection is an enlarged magnesium anode. The container has a layer of polyurethane, which allows the water to stay warm for a long time. And the function of "BST — Bacteria Stop Technology" or antilegionella (professional antibacterial water purification system) will take care of the health of users.

To heat the water, 2 "dry" heating elements with a capacity of 2000 watts are used, of which, if desired, only one can be used. If hot water is needed quickly, it is worth turning on the boiler at full capacity, then heating to 75 °C will occur in almost 4 hours. And if warm water is needed throughout the day, for example, for cleaning the house, taking a shower at the cottage in the summer heat, then the boiler can be switched to a power of 1.3 kW.

The water heater is equipped with an electronic control panel, with which it is easy to adjust the temperature in the range from 30 °C to 75 °C, set a timer, activate the "Eco" economy mode at 55 °C.

Overall, the EWH 100 Royal Flash is probably worth the money. The device is compact, the possibility of horizontal mounting, the presence of a timer, good power. And there are no shortcomings in it in fact. Except that, the price.